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Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
2/8/2022, 11:22 PM
Congressional Summary of S 3259
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion.
Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.
Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.
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Current Status of Bill S 3259
Bill S 3259 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2020. Bill S 3259 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 10, 2020. Bill S 3259's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of February 10, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3259
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
23Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
23Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3259
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Abortion
- Foreign aid and international relief
- International organizations and cooperation
- Multilateral development programs
- Public participation and lobbying
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Women's health
- World health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3259
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
A bill to restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3259
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